{"id":553925,"date":"2023-02-19T19:00:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T16:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-split-screen-on-a-mac\/"},"modified":"2023-02-19T19:00:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T16:00:11","slug":"how-to-use-split-screen-on-a-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-split-screen-on-a-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use Split Screen on a Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2dca6e51fa2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2dca6e51fa2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-split-screen-on-a-mac\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Use_Split_Screen_on_a_Mac%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Use Split Screen on a Mac&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-split-screen-on-a-mac\/#Method_1_Use_Split_View_in_macOS\" >Method 1: Use Split View in macOS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-split-screen-on-a-mac\/#How_to_Enter_Split_View\" >How to Enter Split View<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-split-screen-on-a-mac\/#How_to_Switch_Screens_in_Split_View\" >How to Switch Screens in Split View<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-split-screen-on-a-mac\/#How_to_Exit_Split_Screen\" >How to Exit Split Screen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-split-screen-on-a-mac\/#What_to_Do_If_Split_Screen_Isnt_Working\" >What to Do If Split Screen Isn\u2019t Working<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-split-screen-on-a-mac\/#Method_2_Use_a_Third-Party_App_for_More_Control\" >Method 2: Use a Third-Party App for More Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-split-screen-on-a-mac\/#Multitask_Like_a_Pro\" >Multitask Like a Pro<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Use_Split_Screen_on_a_Mac%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Use Split Screen on a Mac&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-853386 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/An-M2-Macbook.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An M2 Macbook on a white desk.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Justin Duino \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To use split screen on Mac, hover your mouse over the full screen button at the top of a window to reveal Split View controls. Or, install a third-party <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> like Rectangle or Magnet to get much more control over macOS window placement.<\/p>\n<p>Looking to divide your Mac desktop equally between open applications? Good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>. You can either use Apple\u2019s built-in split view feature for full-screen applications or install a third-party app to get even more control.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Use_Split_View_in_macOS\"><\/span>Method 1: Use Split View in macOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>macOS has a built-in split screen feature called Split View. The feature works in full-screen mode, which means that the dock and menu bar will be hidden from view until you hover your mouse over the top, bottom, or side of your screen. This is good for hiding distractions and keeps your windows in a separate full-screen space (you can still switch between desktops).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enter_Split_View\"><\/span>How to Enter Split View<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To access Split View, hover your mouse over the green \u201cFull Screen\u201d button at the top of a window until you see three options show up. Select \u201cTile Window to Left\/Right of Screen\u201d to trigger Split View. You\u2019ll enter full-screen mode, and you\u2019ll see a list of currently-open windows on the other side of the screen which you can click to tile to the other side of the display.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-868065\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/enter_split_view_mac.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Trigger Split View on macOS\" width=\"730\" height=\"337\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Switch_Screens_in_Split_View\"><\/span>How to Switch Screens in Split View<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While in Split View you can switch between windows by clicking on one and switch window positions by clicking and dragging a window from one side to the other. You can also click and drag the vertical line between the two windows to redistribute the space accordingly. Hovering the green icon at the top of a window also allows you to switch it out for another.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-868066\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/split_view_mac.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Two windows side-by-side in Split View on a Mac\" width=\"730\" height=\"420\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Exit_Split_Screen\"><\/span>How to Exit Split Screen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can exit Split View by clicking on the green button at the top of the window or hitting the \u201cEsc\u201d button on your keyboard. This window will exit Split View, and the other will switch to full-screen mode. You\u2019ll need to switch to full-screen view by switching to that space or hitting the Mission Control button (F3) to access it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Can You Split Screen on iPhone?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_Split_Screen_Isnt_Working\"><\/span>What to Do If Split Screen Isn\u2019t Working<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Split View was introduced in Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, so if you\u2019re running a version of the operating system that\u2019s older than that you won\u2019t be able to use the built-in feature. One of the third party apps <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_ThirdPartyApp\">below<\/a> may be a better solution.<\/p>\n<p>If you satisfy the operating system requirements and you\u2019re still having trouble getting the feature working, make sure you\u2019re not already in full screen when attempting to do this. You\u2019ll need to be in standard windowed view for these options to appear correctly, else they\u2019ll be grayed out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870612\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/tile_windows_macos.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Grayed out Split View options in full screen mode\" width=\"730\" height=\"373\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, make sure you\u2019ve enabled \u201cDisplays have separate Spaces\u201d under System Settings &gt; Desktop &amp; Dock.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Use_a_Third-Party_App_for_More_Control\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_ThirdPartyApp\">Method 2: Use a Third-Party App for More Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple\u2019s take on window management works, but it\u2019s not to everyone\u2019s tastes. Thankfully, there are third-party solutions too. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rectangleapp.com\">Rectangle<\/a> is a free and open-source tool that does the job (with a premium Rectangle Pro for more features). We\u2019ve had great success using premium app <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/magnet\/id441258766?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg868042\">Magnet<\/a> ($7.99) too.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-868060\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rectangle_app_mac.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Rectangle app for macOS\" width=\"730\" height=\"309\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rectangle for macOS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These apps work a little differently in that they don\u2019t use full-screen mode to place windows. You can precisely place windows in various parts of the screen using both the menu bar and keyboard shortcuts. You have the usual left and right side tiles and all sorts of in-betweens like top-left corner, centre-half, bottom-half, and shortcuts for centering or shrinking windows too.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-868062\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/magnet_app_mac.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Magnet app for macOS\" width=\"730\" height=\"474\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Magnet for macOS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By default, these apps use Control+Option keyboard shortcuts. For example, hitting Control+Option+Right Arrow will tile a window on the right of your screen, while hitting Control+Option+Enter will maximize it. In the case of both apps, all keyboard shortcuts are customizable. Mastering these shortcuts removes the need to take your fingers off the keyboard which can greatly speed up your workflow.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multitask_Like_a_Pro\"><\/span>Multitask Like a Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Moving windows around your Mac desktop with just a few keyboard shortcuts is a powerful skill to master. To improve your workflow further, consider using Spotlight for everything\u00a0and asking Siri to complete tasks for you\u00a0too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Split Screen on iPad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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